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Dienstag, 18. Oktober 2016

No job after graduation? – Don’t lose hope or waste time

What happens, when the dream job doesn’t come up
right after graduation? Were your studies and good grades for nothing? Did you maybe choose the wrong major? These thoughts cross the minds
of many graduates, who just don’t seem to find a job after university. Maybe
you should have listened to your parents after all, when they advised you to
give up African Studies or Philosophy in favour of something “real”. Or maybe
you could have squeezed in one more internship? Our advice – don’t lose your
hope, many others are in the same position. Rather concentrate on finding
constructive ways out of your rut.

Generally speaking, it is true that
engineers or programmers have an easier time finding jobs than humanists. The good news, however, is that „harder“
doesn’t equate „impossible“. Not even the highest degree from the best
university can guarantee the immediate and successful transition into the
workforce. Instead of blaming yourself and thinking
about chances gone bye, you should rather stay motivated and focused and start
looking for a job.

Think of this unplanned sabbatical as a
chance. If you really went all the way into studying, there must have a been a
lot of experiences you didn’t have time to make. Running and dividing your time
between courses, the library and learning groups, you surely must have missed
one or another opportunity to party or go on a holiday with your friends. Why
not make up for all that now, at least partially, and try all the things, for
which there didn’t seem to be enough time during university? As long as you stay grounded and don’t
forget your goal of finding a job, go ahead.

You should keep your days structured still,
even if now you can sleep in more often. But after a hearty breakfast, it’s
time to look for job offers. JOBswype is a good place to start, as every day
you’ll find the newest job openings. Sign up for a free account and start your
search! Set yourself the realistic goal of at least three applications every
week. And don’t forget to craft the most professional looking and sounding application
documents. You’ll find enough
tips on our blog. The experience that you’ll gain
during this time in applying for jobs will be of tremendous help to you later
on, when you‘ll be looking for jobs again. You can also use the time to gain
new qualifications by taking language or computer or any other classes. This
will also help you keep your CV without unsightly gaps.

Last, but not least, the really good news –
you really aren’t in such a tough spot. Statistically, more than 95% of all
university graduates find long term employment. So, stay motivated and good luck!